Which statement best describes the role of nutrients? - Nutrients have specific metabolic functions.
The nurse is helping a new mother plan menus for her growing family. Which recommendation most
facilitates assortment in the family's diet? - Eating foods from all food groups and subgroups
Which are the preferred reference values for evaluating diets in healthy people? - Dietary reference
intakes
Which religion follows an ovo-lacto vegetarian diet? - Seventh-Day Adventists
Which statement describes the mission of the Healthy People 2030 framework? - Promote, strengthen,
and evaluate the nation's efforts to improve the health and well-being of all people.
Which outcome is related to low health literacy? - Increased hospitalizations
Which statement is a definition of health literacy? - The degree to which an individual has the capacity to
obtain, communicate, and understand basic health information
For which purpose would a patient use health literacy skills? - To understand the meaning and usefulness
of health information
Which dimension of health can be affected by nutrition? - Social Physical Emotional Intellectual
Environmental
Why is the intake of dietary foods that contain amino acids essential in a patient's diet? - The amino
acids are required for the synthesis of protein.
Which provides an essential base for all metabolic processes? - Water
, A client is requesting guidance about food preparation. What is the nurse's best response? - "Let me call
the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN)."
An athlete wants to improve performance by consuming more protein. Which food does the nurse
recommend removing? - Pancakes
A nurse is preparing an educational program on food labels. On what is the nutritional information on a
food label based? - Daily values (DVs)
Who establishes the recommended dietary allowances (RDAs)? - An expert panel of nutrition scientists
For which reason would the nurse include health promotion strategies in a patient's care plan? - To
encourage the development of positive health behaviors
Which factor that is a danger to health is most under control of the individual? - Lifestyle
Which educational process to improve health literacy constitutes nonformal health education? - Taking
part in an organized learning event in the hospita
Which nutrient, when oxidized by the body, provides energy for body processes? - Lipids, proteins, and
carbohydrates
The nurse is evaluating the supplements that a patient reports taking. What resource will aid in the
nurse's assessment? - Tolerable upper intake level
Which resource is best used for determining optimal carbohydrate consumption for a healthy young
adult? - Dietary reference intakes (DRIs)
In which way would nutrition be used as a secondary prevention intervention? - Limiting intake of certain
nutrients